Alton Small

Article Abstract:

A physician describes the death of a 72-year-old patient placed on a ventilator after suffering bleeding in his brain. The doctors attending the patient discuss the appropriateness of his care, his terminal status, and his treatment in the hospital's emergency department. A story of the patient's time in the military in 1944 is included.

Column, Terminal care

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The Greatest Fear

Article Abstract:

An emergency room physician's assistant relates his struggle to overcome his fear concerning diagnosing patients with chest pain, given the complicated nature of the potentially life threatening symptom. The doctor discusses his growth and maturity in dealing with these types of medical situations.

United States, Medical personnel

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Reflections of a lake

Article Abstract:

Speaking as the voice of the lake, a doctor reflects on his experiences as a counselor at a lakeside summer camp for sick children. As they play in the water, the sick and disabled children enjoy the simple and restorative pleasure of wading and swimming, momentarily unencumbered by disability.

Sick children, Recreation, Camp counselors

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